tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post7325012312741924224..comments2024-02-25T20:47:08.836-08:00Comments on Along the Brandywine: Book Review // Before Midnight: A Cinderella Retelling by Cameron Dokey // Guest post by EkaterinaHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-45614426171088924192016-01-14T17:05:58.552-08:002016-01-14T17:05:58.552-08:00Thank you for letting me write this review. I was...Thank you for letting me write this review. I was scared at first because I've never done this before, but it was actually a lot of fun! <br /><br />I'm so glad your library has a copy! I'm very curious to know what you think about it. :-)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-74789496382174070202016-01-14T14:26:43.309-08:002016-01-14T14:26:43.309-08:00Thank you again so much for the lovely review, Eka...Thank you again so much for the lovely review, Ekaterina... I've officially placed a hold on this at the library and looking forward to reading! :)Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418854988524303306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-81728962663000762042016-01-10T11:00:48.811-08:002016-01-10T11:00:48.811-08:00Thank you! When I was writing it, I wasn't su...Thank you! When I was writing it, I wasn't sure how good the review was, so I'm glad it turned out nice. :-)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-69448763404483780172016-01-10T10:15:15.681-08:002016-01-10T10:15:15.681-08:00Lovely review, I may give the book a try at some p...Lovely review, I may give the book a try at some point. ❤Carissa (Regency Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16052175780167961631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-30690533920494919972016-01-09T10:48:27.145-08:002016-01-09T10:48:27.145-08:00I don't think I would want to start a blog jus...I don't think I would want to start a blog just now. I am thinking about it, but I'm not sure yet.<br /><br />Raoul's character is interesting, but I can't talk to much about him because I'm trying not to give any spoilers. :)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-35719389865512290302016-01-09T09:57:51.402-08:002016-01-09T09:57:51.402-08:00Lovely review Ekaterina! You should totally start ...Lovely review Ekaterina! You should totally start a blog. (-: I want to read this Cinderella retelling now, because I'm kind of a sucker for a good and new spin on an old story. The Rouel character sounds intriguing... Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402269932600706940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-67712555160936191892016-01-08T06:18:32.110-08:002016-01-08T06:18:32.110-08:00Yay! I'm happy my review has convinced you to...Yay! I'm happy my review has convinced you to read the book. I hope when you read the book, you'll enjoy it as much as I did. :)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-84997205238699381812016-01-08T06:15:52.180-08:002016-01-08T06:15:52.180-08:00I have found that quotes also make me intrigued ab...I have found that quotes also make me intrigued about books. When I was writing the review, I felt that I had to quote a little bit from the book, so you would get the feeling from the book. When I was reading your review on Till We Have Faces, it was the quotes in your review that caused me to finally pick up the book and read it.<br /><br />I hope you have a chance to read it! :)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-3168202078223855432016-01-08T06:10:53.319-08:002016-01-08T06:10:53.319-08:00Yay!! I'm so glad your library has it! :)Yay!! I'm so glad your library has it! :)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-9752391452785962952016-01-08T06:09:07.549-08:002016-01-08T06:09:07.549-08:00I have to agree, it's a really beautiful quote...I have to agree, it's a really beautiful quote! :)Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-65363036026061531112016-01-08T06:07:23.480-08:002016-01-08T06:07:23.480-08:00I read your comment below, and I wish your library...I read your comment below, and I wish your library had a copy. :( Wouldn't it be lovely if there was one library in the world that contained every book that was ever written, from ancient texts to the newest books that are self published.Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-35593029029417996332016-01-08T06:02:05.730-08:002016-01-08T06:02:05.730-08:00That's neat that you have an actual copy. I h...That's neat that you have an actual copy. I have read almost all of the Once Upon a Time series, but I don't own any copies.<br /><br />I haven't thought much about Cinderella's father, but you're right. It is pretty weak of him to remarry. <br /><br />I don't mind differing. If everyone liked what everyone else liked, then life would be boring. I really loved this book and I am also biased for it. When I was writing the review, though, I tried to be unbiased.Ekaterinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08058040208921526735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-48704282760084324832016-01-06T22:27:06.302-08:002016-01-06T22:27:06.302-08:00I don't read a lot of retellings like this, bu...I don't read a lot of retellings like this, but you've convinced me to try this one! Nice review!Reading in the Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812641480668564435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-80751986462575085812016-01-06T15:34:30.705-08:002016-01-06T15:34:30.705-08:00I've never heard of this, but the quotes you i...I've never heard of this, but the quotes you included and what you mentioned from it have me intrigued, Ekaterina! It sounds quite wonderful. Must keep my eye open for this :)Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-18516045278170535282016-01-06T11:45:39.384-08:002016-01-06T11:45:39.384-08:00Ohhh...lucky you! :D My library doesn't have i...Ohhh...lucky you! :D My library doesn't have it, unfortunately :( Blessing Counterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464499449142181452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-36204880372525325352016-01-06T09:53:54.812-08:002016-01-06T09:53:54.812-08:00Found the book at the library; I can't wait to...Found the book at the library; I can't wait to read it : )Ivy Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742281977062799876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-24753981238007943532016-01-06T08:21:45.937-08:002016-01-06T08:21:45.937-08:00That's a wonderful quote--"love so joyful...That's a wonderful quote--"love so joyfully and freely given can never be taken away." I like that :-)Katie Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818413749107653398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-46994417903724290532016-01-06T08:01:08.670-08:002016-01-06T08:01:08.670-08:00Wow, this book sounds like a lot of fun! I think I...Wow, this book sounds like a lot of fun! I think I just might have to go see if it's in our library! :) Thank you for doing the review, Ekaterina, it was great! Blessing Counterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464499449142181452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8412327638222072810.post-30459886198182688572016-01-06T07:20:30.638-08:002016-01-06T07:20:30.638-08:00I love this book! I got it several years ago for C...I love this book! I got it several years ago for Christmas and since that time I have collected most of Dokey's Once Upon a Time Series. (There are a few however, that I really don't like...so I don't own them!) <br />I like this version because with every retelling I see, of Cinderella, I can't help seeing how wrong and weak Cinderella's father is when he remarries. (Which just irritates me!) He sees how his daughter is treated and yet he doesn't do anything about it because of the new women in his life. (Yes, in most recognized versions the father dies without knowing Cinderella's fate but in others he is well aware.) I wish that Cinderella's father had somehow been different. It could change the entire fairytale of course but I can't help wishing his character would grow even the smallest backbone for his daughter's sake. So I liked the role reversal in this book. A step-mother that Cendrillon at least comes to understand and respect and a step-daughter that is a little more self-centered and therefore not as agreeable towards Cendrillon. <br />Sorry, I was fine with the ending, I will only differ from you on that. ;)<br />I may be bias because I liked the book but I think you did a very good job with this review, Ekaterina! :)Cordyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180298174546552067noreply@blogger.com